Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
cry over spilt milk
sich über etwas ärgern, das nicht mehr zu ändern ist
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
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cry wolf
falschen Alarm auslösen
Meaning
to raise a false alarm
Example
Do not **cry wolf** or no one will believe you later.
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cry your heart out
sehr viel weinen aufgrund von traurigkeit
Meaning
to cry a lot due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after hearing the bad news.
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crybaby
jemand, der leicht jammert oder weint
Meaning
someone who complains or cries easily
Example
Don’t be a **crybaby**, it’s just a small scratch.
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crystal ball
die Fähigkeit, die Zukunft vorherzusagen
Meaning
the ability to predict the future
Example
I don’t have a **crystal ball**, so I can’t tell what will happen.
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Cultural melting pot
Ein Ort, an dem verschiedene Kulturen zusammenfließen
Meaning
A place where different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often described as a **cultural melting pot**.
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Cultural shock
ein Gefühl der Verwirrung, wenn man einer anderen Kultur oder Lebensweise ausgesetzt ist
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
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Culture shock
Ein Gefühl der Verwirrung, wenn man auf eine andere Kultur trifft
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when encountering a different culture
Example
Moving to Japan gave her a bit of **culture shock** at first.
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Curiosity killed the cat
Zu neugierig zu sein, kann zu Problemen führen.
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
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curtain call
wenn die Künstler auf die Bühne zurückkehren, um Applaus zu erhalten
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
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cut a deal
schnell eine Geschäftsvereinbarung treffen
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.
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cut above the rest
besser sein als andere
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
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cut and dry
klar und einfach; kein Platz für Verwirrung
Meaning
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
Example
The decision wasn’t as **cut and dry** as they expected.
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cut and paste
etwas mit wenig Veränderung kopieren
Meaning
to copy something with little change
Example
You can't just **cut and paste** ideas from others.
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cut and paste solution
eine einfache oder nicht originelle Lösung; ein kopierter Ansatz
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
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cut back on
die Menge von etwas reduzieren
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something
Example
We’re trying to **cut back on** eating out during the week.
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cut both ways
sowohl positive als auch negative Auswirkungen haben
Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
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Cut class
Den Unterricht schwänzen ohne Erlaubnis
Meaning
To skip a class without permission
Example
He **cut class** to watch a movie.
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cut corners
etwas auf die einfachste oder billigste Weise tun
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
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Cut from the same cloth
Sehr ähnlich im Charakter oder Verhalten sein.
Meaning
To be very similar in character or behavior.
Example
Those two brothers are **cut from the same cloth**.
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cut loose
sich frei verhalten und sich selbst genießen
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
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Cut one’s losses
aufhören, etwas zu tun, das scheitert, um weiteren Verlust zu vermeiden.
Meaning
To stop doing something that is failing to avoid further loss.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and exit the market now.
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cut somebody some slack
jemanden nicht so streng beurteilen wie normalerweise, weil er gerade Probleme hat
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
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cut someone down to size
jemanden kritisieren, um ihn weniger wichtig fühlen zu lassen
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.